Youth Soccer Programs Intern - Fall 2026

Essential Functions

• Work in a team environment to further enhance our overall strategy and philosophy of play for children ages two to fourteen years old, typically in groups of 10 children per class, at facilities throughout the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
• Lead and assist with 45–60 minute training sessions that are both fun and engaging.
• Take a child-centered approach in coaching children how to enjoy the game of soccer at its earliest foundation.
• Emphasize and promote the importance of active and healthy lifestyles.
• Travel to and from various facilities to help maintain and operate programming.
• Be able to travel to various cities throughout the Midwest and represent Sporting KC Youth Programs in a camp setting.
• Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events.
• Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Match Day Responsibilities

• Act as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.

Personal Attributes

• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, and talent for accuracy and precision.
• Professional appearance and attitude, as well as the ability to work with others.

Skills And Experience

• Currently Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in applicable major to Youth Programs
• Prioritize candidates with experience working with children
• Prioritize candidates with coaching experience
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write the English language.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.

Physical Abilities

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.